Working with Christ by G. W. Blinn

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 26, 1916

Working with Christ

By G. W. Blinn

“My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath . . . done to me great things; and holy is his name.” Luke 1: 46-49.

I am so thankful that God has allowed me to be a colaborer with him, that I must write a few lines of my experience to encourage others. When I first accepted the message, I longed to tell others about it. I prayed God that he would give me some part in his work. I prayed morning, noon, and night; on the street, in the barn, in the house, and at my work. As I prayed, I studied the Bible. I soon found these words: ‘He that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ’s servant. Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.’ 1 Cor. 7: 22, 23.

The Lord gave me a vision of the multitudes who are without the gospel, and I was moved with compassion for them. I said, “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” And he gave me a vision of the canvassing work. I am so glad that I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision. Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great. Duty has become a delight, and sacrifice a pleasure.

“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” Although the work has brought trials and tribulations, I can say, as did Paul, “I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed.”

I will now give some account of what God has done for me during my nine years’ experience in the canvassing work. Not that I should glory, for I know that of myself I can do nothing. It is only through him that strengtheneth me. Phil. 4: 13.

I have sold and delivered ten thousand dollars’ worth of books in New Jersey. These have been “Bible Readings,” “Daniel and the Revelation,” “Coming King,” “Practical Guide,” “The Great Controversy,” and “The Desire of Ages.” I have slept in more than thirteen hundred homes, visited and talked with more than sixty thousand persons, and distributed thousands of pages of tracts; and as a result of my labors, souls are coming into the truth. See what God has wrought! I am an unlearned and ignorant man, but God “hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and . . . the weak things to confound the things which are mighty.” 1 Cor. 1: 27.

In closing, I want to say for the benefit of others who are thinking of starting in the work, Be sure to read these scriptures:—

“He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.” “In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand.” “Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.” “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall

doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.”

I can truly say, “My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. . . . For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.” Luke 1:46-49. G. W. BLINN.